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EB-2 NIWSoftware engineeringIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC072023_07B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Software developer sought EB-2 NIW for property management software endeavor. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite substantial merit because petitioner failed to show specific prospective impact, economic benefits, or job creation, relying instead on general industry importance.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed software development endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of significant economic impact or job creation.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed software development endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of significant economic impact or job creation.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot analyzed because first prong failed; analysis stopped at national importance requirement.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot analyzed because first prong failed; analysis stopped at national importance requirement.

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